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Coolsculpting my Thighs - Portland, OR

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After a couple of years of looking through other...

Mammaof2
WORTH IT$1,500
After a couple of years of looking through other people's reviews and checking out med spas' specials, I finally decided to treat myself to slimmer thighs I've always wanted. I have an hour glass shape and a great waist, but my thighs never seemed to match my upper body. Even at my skinniest, I always felt my thighs were still thicker than the rest of me. A couple of months ago I attended an open house of Bridgetown Aesthetics in Portland, Oregon where the coolsculpting representative explained the procedure. I entered into a 1 free sculpting drawing and won it! Because I chose to do thighs and I got 1 free procedure, I had to pay for the second one $750. I chose to do my outer thighs. Ideally I would love to have my inner thighs done also, but that will just have to wait its turn. The outer thighs take 2 hours on each side or 4 hours total plus extra time for "before" pictures, measurements, paperwork, restroom break between the thighs, etc.
Today was the procedure day. I was super excited. It felt a bit intense for a few brief minutes after the applicator was applied as the ice was doing its magic on my thigh, but soon after the "pain" went away and I didn't feel anything. It wasn't super comfortable laying there for a total of 4 hours. But the aesthetician Melody was super nice and made sure I had everything I needed, including movies to watch or something to read. I was content with my smart phone for entertainment and when it started to lose charge, she went and found me a charger. How nice is that! After the applicator was removed from my right thigh, she massaged the area and let me use the restroom as she set up to do my other side. My treated side felt a bit sore but it only lasted minutes. However after my self side was done, I felt a lot more sore. So much that I walked funny back to my car. It felt sore and intense for about 10-15 minutes, but then it felt totally normal. I am writing this review a few hours after my appointment and feel totally fine. We'll see about tomorrow. My follow-up appointment will be in two months where after pictures and after measurements will be taken. I am very hopeful and excited to see results.

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December 13, 2014

So glad you decided to share your experience. How are you feeling today?

December 17, 2014
Congrats on your decision to treat yourself. Hope you get great results. I went for a consultation on my thighs last week and was told that the cost was $1100 per side ($2200 total) which seems like a lot more than your clinic is charging. I had my upper and lower abs done in Sept. and paid more than others are posting, so I think it's time for me to find a new clinic. Keeps us posted on your progress.
December 17, 2014
I'm curious to see how the final results are. I have similar body frame as well
December 18, 2014
Thanks for the encouraging comments. I set a reminder to update the post 1 month post procedure. I don't expect to see any changes for at least a few weeks. Full results should be evident in 2-4 months. I heard it's better that the fat "melts" slowly because it allows the skin to tighten and adjust gradually, vs. surgical procedure where you get fat yanked fast and end up with loose skin to worry about. Right now the only thing I am feeling is itchiness, but no pain. I am guessing the itchiness is from the cells waking up after being frozen.
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It's been a little over two months and I haven't noticed anything significant. I finally had a "post" procedure appointment where the aesthetician took new pictures. She sent me the first side-by-side picture. The one on the left is before, and on the right is after. It looks to me like the outer side is smoother and the saddle bags are smaller. I was told that I should see continuous results in the next couple of months. I will update again in 1-2 months.

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February 24, 2015
I see a difference although not huge- keep posting as I am considering the same- inner and outer thigh and maybe the area under the butt cheek if they do that. Do pants fit different? It seems people who do their thighs do not see enough difference to make it cost effective.
February 24, 2015
Thanks. The difference is subtle, hoping to see continues improvement though. Having inner thighs done is on my wish list. I'll probably see better overall results. Pants do fit a bit better. I have heard of a "banana roll" area done under buttocks. Hope you post your experience too. This isn't a procedure to see quick results from that's for sure.
February 24, 2015
I won't be able to get mine for a few months and i have to decide what I want to do first-I will keep up on your transformation until I am ready.
February 24, 2015
I'll be keeping an eye on specials like "buy one area get another for half off" or better. I've seen those hosted by various medical spas around Christmas time. One of the "half off" websites here in Portland had a $600 special for 2 areas. It got sniped in the first few seconds of the deal opening. Darn it. Maybe next time:)
February 24, 2015
I am in LA- lots of Dr.'s but want to make sure I get a good one becauseI have heard of being disfigured too- one its frozen away you cannot get it back.
February 28, 2015
You've had great results. It's very easy to see how your outer thighs are smoother in the area close to your panty line. Congrats and please share more photos are you continue to heal.